The K Family| Maternity Photographer, Springfield IL

I know I have said it before...but there is something really special about watching your friends become parents.  Especially the ones you have known for 9 years, like how I have known these two.  Melody and I went to college together and formed a strong bond there through our majors, choir, and also through campus ministry.  She was a huge part of my college experience, and I will always cherish the memories of us growing and learning so many things together, and growing up so very much during our time at school.  While she did date other people in college, when her and Ryan got together, everyone just knew they were going to get married and choose to love each other forever.  They were enamored with each other, and I can confidently say years later that nothing about that has changed.  Melody is funny, sarcastic, smart, and witty.  Ryan is warm, affectionate, quirky, and absolutely crazy about Melody.  They still cannot take their eyes off each other across a room, or keep their hands off each other--and there is something very sweet and refreshing about that!  They were a photographers dream because they are so comfortable just loving on each other.
And now sweet baby Jared is joining their love story in just a month or so.  They are SO excited, and so are those close to them.  I cannot wait to watch these two love their sweet baby boy to the same depth with which they love each other.  And I cannot wait to watch them be amazed at how much that love will grow as they adventure into parenthood together.  Melody and Ryan, I am so very thrilled for you and what you are about to experience--much love to you both!



Favorites!




Melody, you are beautiful!




Baby belly!

I love these shots of the 2 that started it all.


There are a lot of shoe pictures...I just adore baby shoes!




Pregnancy at it's loveliest!

It wouldn't be Melody and Ryan without a little swing dancing...could you do this at 34 weeks pregnant?!



And my favorite for the end...little Jared, never wonder if these two were so excited and thrilled for you!!